Timeline
07:25
Pick up a bowl of fresh jiaozi (dumplings) for breakfast. This spot has endless supplies of many flavors and is a good, cheap start to the day.
07:50
Head to Daxuexi Alley Mosque to watch the sunrise. The temple was founded in 705 AD and is one of the oldest in Xi'an. The sun sets toward the WSW, so the morning light will illuminate the courtyard beautifully.
08:10
Walk to Huimin Street to browse the bazaar area. It is the best place in the city center to buy souvenirs, though remember to negotiate prices.
Local tip
Check opening hours before you go. Hairong fried dumpling is open from 10:00 to 22:00, but Wen Xin Jiaozi Guan does not list specific hours, so arrive early in the morning.
Check before you go
- Wen Xin Jiaozi Guan does not publish opening hours; arrive early.
- Huimin Street is a shopping area; bargaining is expected.
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